PROGRAMS FOR YOU
Our programs can benefit your business in more ways than one and offer vital resources for expanding your services throughout Los Angeles County.
DOING BUSINESS AT A GLANCE
Below are some statistics on how Doing Business With Los Angeles County can help your business reach new levels of success.
Annual Purchasing and Contract Spending - Fiscal Year 2019
Requisitions Awarded by County Departments
Annual Spending to Certified Businesses - Fiscal Year 2019
Active Preference Program Entity Certified Vendors
WHAT DOES THE COUNTY BUY?
The County relies on vendors to acquire a variety of products and services in order to support its vast operations. Here are some examples:
Automobiles and Supplies
Construction Products
Hospital Equipment
Food
Computer Equipment
Furniture
.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OF COUNTY
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
Effective immediately, all County Contractor Personnel must be Fully Vaccinated against the novel coronavirus 2019 (“COVID-19”).
THE CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT AND BONDING PROGRAM
This interactive 3-week training series, presented at no-cost, is designed to help small business contractors learn techniques, principles, as well as best practices and lessons learned when doing work with the County of Los Angeles.
Click here to view the Flyer
To register, contact the CDABP at:
213.258.3000 | mwisinfo@imwis.com | CDABP Account Manager
Space is limited. One person per firm.
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
About the CDABP: Sponsored by the County of Los Angeles and administered by Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, the Contractor Development and Bonding Program provides contractors with capacity building and technical assistance to support their business growth.
CONTRACT CONNECTIONS
UNBUNDLING CONTRACTS TO INCREASE EQUITY
AUGUST 25, 2022
In a continued effort to stay connected with the vendor community, the County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department hosted a virtual Business Outreach Event on August 25, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Attendees learned about unbundling County contracts opportunities, how to register to do business with the County, how to qualify for County preference programs, and how to capitalize on unbundling opportunities.
If you were unable to attend the live event, you can access the recording via this link at your leisure.
LA COUNTY HOTSPOT LOCATOR
Internet access is key to schools’ online learning programs and is the gateway that connects members of the public who are in need of Federal, State, and local emergency information and resources.
The Los Angeles County WiFi Locator tool, in partnership with 211 LA County, gives LA County residents a free tool to help find internet access.
Los Angeles County – Women and Girls Initiatives
The mission of the Women and Girls Initiative is to establish Los Angeles County as a leader in creating opportunities and improving outcomes for all women and girls.
We will apply a gender lens when the County acts as an employer, a service provider, and as a partner to:
- Enhance equity and justice
- Increase leadership opportunities and capacity
- Create innovative pathways and partnerships
Program: Guide To Promoting Gender Equity In Recruitment & Hiring
LA COUNTY CELEBRATES FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYERS
The County of Los Angeles encourages our vendors to give justice-involved individuals a Fair Chance at employment by “Banning the Box” to eliminate asking about prior convictions and promoting a fair hiring process.
DIRECT DEPOSIT ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
The County of Los Angeles, Auditor-Controller’s Office has developed a convenient and secure site for entry of your direct deposit information.
Interested in joining Ascend LA?
Join us on August 10th at 12:30 pm and August 25th at 5:30 pm to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidate. Register here.
The application period is now open. Applications must be submitted by Monday, August 30th.
